CRAFTY CAROLS Part of the caroling culture in the Philippines are do-it-yourself tambourines made of tansan Joseph was jolted awake by the street carolers singing, at the top of their lungs, “ Pasko na Naman” as they struck their makeshift tin can drums and shook their bottle cap...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday, Dec. 23, issued the list of certified fireworks that the public should buy, and strongly reminded consumers to avoid fireworks that have no “PS” or the Philippine Standard mark. The DTI listed 14 certified fireworks brand to guide consumers....
Amid the public outrage over the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) suggested P500 noche buena, Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman shared on Twitter a hearty menu for the traditional Chirstmas meal that only costs P4. Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Facebook) The catch is, Lagman is...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry has warned vendors to ensure they have the necessary licenses issued by proper authorities, and the products they are selling are not sub-standards. “We give due process to the violators. We give them an opportunity to explain,” said...
Suffice it to say that P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon flatly rejects the supposed pronouncements from the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) that P500 is adequate budget for a Filipino noche buena. The at-times feisty Guanzon took to Twitter on Tuesday, Dec. 20 to give a particular...
ISABELA -- The Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 (DTI R2), through its Industry Development Division (IDD), initiated the conduct of Skills Training on Cacao Bean Grading and Sensory Analysis at HJ Guieb Farm in Barangay Panang, San Agustin this province recently. Photo via Liezle Inigo /...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion has lauded Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual for his support to the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and his role in promoting public-private sector partnerships and investments that promise more jobs for Filipinos. Go Negosyo founder Joey...
Confusion reigned again over the leadership at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). Early on Wednesday, Dec. 14, designated PEZA OIC Deputy Director General Tereso O. Panga forwarded his message to PEZA personnel to beat reporters informing them of his replacement. “The Secretary (DTI...
BATANES – This archipelagic province in the Cagayan Valley Region can now showcase its own products with the launching of the One Town One Product (OTOP) Hub here last Dec. 5. The hub, located at Itbud, in the Municipality of Uyugan, is the first in Batanes and the sixth in Region 2. OTOP Hub...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has accomplished and implemented various programs from investments to facilitating IT scholarships of students from low-income families since his appointment as DTI chief by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July this year. According to the DTI, a...
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said he will investigate and address the complaints of some employees at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, (PEZA) whose services were allegedly unfairly terminated, placed on floating status, or demoted. During his confirmation hearing at the Commission on...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has called for industry development as he joined Filipino exporters in raising alarm on the need for breakthroughs amid the country’s slow export performance versus its competitors in the region. In a keynote address during the 2022 National Export...